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Kainite and Rossmanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
3
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kainite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite and Rossmanite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Kainite and Rossmanite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kainite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kainite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kainite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kainite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.